Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Cyber Information And Security Law | |||
| Reference | LLM224 | Version | 3 |
| Created | February 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | November 2021 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | July 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To equip students for the critical understanding and mastery of the importance and scale of data, information creation and data management in modern economic life in the UK, as well as the legal framework protecting the data of individuals, companies and overarching workings of cyber security. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Develop an understanding of the nature and importance of data and information within an IT-evolving world and critically analyse within the sphere of data protection. |
| 2 | Critically analyse the framework of legal rights and obligations that govern personal data |
| 3 | Identify and analyse global data protection and information-related laws in light of the introduction of the EU GDPR in 2018. |
| 4 | Demonstrate a critical awareness of, and the ability to evaluate legal and regulatory actions taken in response to the failure to protect data and ensure confidentiality, including the management of technology-based risk. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| The importance of information and data in a ‘digital’ age; appraising the regulatory arena and examining the progression of data protection regimes in the UK. Engaging in a reflective analysis of practices around data protection and cyber security Examining the interdisciplinarity in data protection, cyber security as well as cybercrimes. Looking into cyber security in professional practice as well as international development and changes within the sector. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Weekly lecture, presentation and case studies, including small group tutorials/seminars/problem solving, role play, group work for online and on-campus delivery as a blended learning module and an On-Campus Day |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 22 | 22 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 128 | 128 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | A summative assessment will comprise one piece of written coursework | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | O’Callaghan, P., (2013), Refining Privacy in Tort Law, ISBN 978-3-642-31883-2 |
| 2 | Carey, P., (2018), Data protection: a practical guide to UK and EU law, Fifth Edition, ISBN 978-0-198-81541-9 |
| 3 | Kuner, C. et al. (2020): The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): A Commentary, Oxford University Press. |